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Purple Heart Vet Kenneth Crawford Assaulted By Ohio Police.
52-year-old Kenneth Crawford was assaulted by Ohio police, according to witnesses and video footage of the incident. Police claim Crawford violated a no-contact order involving his neighbor at the Harvest Foods grocery store in Connell, as stated by Chief Lee.
During the investigation in the store’s parking lot, Crawford allegedly became agitated and tried to leave. Officers blocked his exit. They then forced him to the ground and handcuffed him as his behavior escalated both verbally and physically.
Crawford and his partner, Hanna, say officers struck Crawford in the head with closed fists. Video footage appears to support their claim. Hanna says Crawford suffered a dislocated shoulder and a torn tendon that required surgery. After being taken to the hospital, Crawford was informed he was no longer under arrest. He was later cited for violating a no-contact order, obstructing justice, and resisting arrest.
Hanna was also cited for obstructing justice after officers pulled her to the ground. She had moved closer to them during the arrest. In a phone call with Chief Lee, he refused to describe the incident as “excessive force” or “brutality.” He stated only that the department is reviewing the footage to determine whether misconduct occurred.
Hanna and Crawford plan to file a lawsuit against the City of Connell for use of excessive force, but only after the charges against them are resolved.
